How to find cheap flights to Erbil International Airport (EBL)
$640 is currently the cheapest price for a round-trip flight to Erbil International Airport. For a one-way plane ticket to EBL, the lowest fare is $297.
Book when the time is right with Price Alerts. You'll get an email or a notification through the app if the price of tickets to EBL rises or falls.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to get the lowest price on tickets to Erbil, where Erbil International Airport is located, if you book in advance. Airlines generally offer some fantastic early bird discounts.
Check the 'Add nearby airports' filter and broaden your search for cheap flights to Erbil. This will show you all the airports around your departure and destination points.
If you aren't in a rush to get to Erbil, consider taking a little detour. You might find cheaper plane tickets to Erbil International Airport by booking a flight with a stop or two.
Best time to go to Erbil
May is generally the cheapest month to hop on a flight to Erbil.
If you have flexible travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll help you find the cheapest month, and even day of the year, for flights to EBL.
If you want to experience Erbil at its liveliest, lock in your flights to EBL for July. Going on vacation during peak seasons typically means more to do and see compared to other times of the year.
The quietest time of the year to travel is April. Lock in your plane tickets to Erbil then and take in the top attractions at a more relaxed pace.
With averages of between 75ºF and 111ºF, July is when Erbil is at its warmest. Schedule your visit around your weather preferences to make the most of your trip.
Ranging from 34ºF to 57ºF, January brings the lowest temperatures.
Want to visit when you're less likely to need an umbrella? July is the driest month in Erbil.
The wettest time of year is January. Plan your trip then and you can expect to get around eight days of rainfall.
Traveling to Erbil International Airport (EBL): What you need to know
Skip the layovers and get to Erbil quickly. Lock in a direct flight to Erbil International Airport with one of these major airlines:
Qatar Airways is the most dependable carrier. Up to 97% of its flights into this hub arrive as scheduled, making it a great option when reserving your EBL plane ticket.
EBL is located in the UTC+3 timezone.
Eager to get some sleep after your flight to EBL? These hotels close to Erbil International Airport offer the perfect place to kick back and relax:
You can secure a car rental in EBL with top companies such as Europcar, Avis and Hertz. Get behind the wheel and get ready to discover Erbil and beyond.
Whether you're catching your next connection or flying home from Erbil International Airport, there's a good chance you'll arrive on time. EBL is among the more punctual hubs, with up to 81% of departing flights landing when they're supposed to.
Getting to central Erbil from Erbil International Airport (EBL)
EBL is located about 7 miles from central Erbil.
If you're taking a cab or ride-sharing after your flight to EBL, it'll take around 20 minutes to reach the center.
If you'd like to stay near the action in Erbil, drop your bags at one of these top hotels:
Erbil highlights
Step off your flight to Erbil and make your way to these popular attractions:
Mamounia Skybar: Around 2 miles north of the city center, this landmark is the perfect place to start your sightseeing around the city.
Garden Namik SmCo: Look for a place to sit and take a breather here while exploring Erbil. This park is roughly 2 miles south-west of the center.
ERBIL Lifestyle: This will also be a trip highlight. A memorable landmark, it's around 2 miles north-west of the center of Erbil.
How to get to Mosul from Erbil International Airport (EBL)
Setting out for the nearby city of Mosul? It's about 55 miles from EBL. It'll take you around 1 hour 30 minutes to get there by cab or ride-share.
Traveling from Erbil International Airport (EBL) to Kirkuk
Kirkuk is another city that's easy to reach from Erbil International Airport. It's about 60 miles away.
Traveling there by car takes roughly 1 hour 30 minutes.
Explore more of Iraq
Craving more adventure? Mosul will keep things interesting on your trip through Iraq. It's around 45 miles west of Erbil and features Rabban Hormizd Monastery, Al-Hadbaa Tower and Mosque of Prophet Yunus A.S. (Jonah).
Another city in Iraq that will quickly win you over is Kirkuk. From Erbil, it's around 60 miles south-east and offers highlights like Shoraw Grand Mosque and Al-Adel Mosque. Stop by Abdul Aziz mosque جامع عبدالعزيز too. Kirkuk Air Base Airport (KIK) is the main arrival point for this city.